Originally Posted by gnome (Post 22135833)

My first car was a 1956 VW Beetle. The one with the oval rear window. I should have kept that car. Restored it would be a nice car and almost worth the cost of restoration. My second car was Triumph Herald. Then I had a succession of old English cars, mainly Vauxhalls before buying my first Citroen.
If I had kept the bug, or the Citroen DSuper and done them up It would have cost the same as the multitude of old cars I've owned and I've have a nice appreciating asset.
But most the old cars were fun. At least until cost of repairs got too much. Then I'd buy another older car. rinse, repeat. I'm a slow learner.

Originally Posted by bampilot06 (Post 22135876)

what does that feel like?

Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22135961)

But just think of that nice, new squishy feel your toes will enjoy. Almost like walking on sunshine.

Originally Posted by big john (Post 22135991)

I had a 1956 VW Beetle. A friend wrecked it. There were a lot of old cars I wish I could still have but I don't get too emotionally involved. It's even less emotional with bikes, I don't get attached to them at all and I don't wish I still had any of my old bikes.

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22135575)

Hot.

https://twitter.com/US_Stormwatch/st...53989720211459

Originally Posted by BillyD (Post 22136074)

My first car was a college graduation present, a '73 Olds Cutlass Supreme, 350 Rocket V8. That baby could boogie.


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Originally Posted by rjones28 (Post 22136077)

I had a Super Beetle between the TR and the Acura.

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Originally Posted by DougRNS (Post 22136140)

Note to Velo Vol
the 2 eastern Tennessee metro areas are free of rain right now.
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Originally Posted by 2manybikes (Post 22136084)

I had one, but it was a darker blue. I had more fun in that car than any others. I put "Prowler eliminator" tires on the stock wheels. Those tires were very square giving maybe twice as much tread on the ground and had stiff sidewalls. It handled like a Porsche.
I spent a lot of time going sideways, especially in the snow. Could almost drive the whole time sideways in the snow. Especially on a crowned road.

Originally Posted by phrantic09 (Post 22134618)

I'm deeply considering selling the R3, getting Rival etap and road wheels on the revolt and having a single bike. Someone talk me out of it.

Originally Posted by big john (Post 22135991)

I had a 1956 VW Beetle. A friend wrecked it. There were a lot of old cars I wish I could still have but I don't get too emotionally involved. It's even less emotional with bikes, I don't get attached to them at all and I don't wish I still had any of my old bikes.

Originally Posted by 2manybikes (Post 22136080)

I would guess there are people at the ranger's station. I would guess it has air conditioners and could be a life saver in those temperatures. Hopefully there are cars there to get out. I don't think one could walk to another place. What if the power went out?

Originally Posted by DougRNS (Post 22136140)

Note to Velo Vol
the 2 eastern Tennessee metro areas are free of rain right now.

Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 22135988)

It's lookin' like a tough podium this week.

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22136242)

Thanks. I always check here if I want to find out whether or not it's raining.

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22136242)

Thanks. I always check here if I want to find out whether or not it's raining.

Originally Posted by Trsnrtr (Post 22136289)

I generally look out of a window.

Originally Posted by DougRNS (Post 22136361)

it's just one of the many benefits of knowing me. Just think of all the quality music content I've directed your way. Plus I keep you updated on all things KSU. (Mighty Owls)

Originally Posted by Trsnrtr (Post 22136289)

I generally look out of a window.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22136375)

Went on an 8 mile hike on a trail along the Delaware canal. Lots of serious and not-so-serious cyclists were seen. I even saw a few e-bike fat bikes.